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Sexual Play Between Children
An NPN reader asks our mentors about sexual play between children. Read More…
12 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Body Image, Family Safety, Healthy Living, Responding With Sensitivity
Soy Formula Safety
A reader asks our NPN mentors about the safety of soy formula. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love
Breastfeeding While Working
Our NPN mentors gave an expectant mother some tips and advice about breastfeeding and going back towork. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Alternative Caregivers, Ask an NP Mentor, Balance, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Consistent Care, Feeding With Love, Work and Family
Trying to Conceive Naturally: What Are The Next Steps?
A reader asks our NPN mentors about what the next steps are in trying to conceive naturally. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Fertility, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting
Gentle Discipline and Setting Boundaries
Our Ask the NP Mentor panel offers a parent suggestions on how to gently and firmly set boundaries for her toddler. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Balance, Consensual Living, Family Structure, Gentle Discipline, Responding With Sensitivity
Toddlers and the “F” Word
A reader asks our NPN Mentors how to approach a toddler who’s swearing. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Gentle Discipline, Language, Natural Learning
Troubleshooting Night Waking
A reader asks our natural parenting mentors about causes of night waking and how to remedy it. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Breastfeeding, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Nighttime Parenting, Safe Sleep
Nighttime Bedwetting in an Older Child
A reader asks our NPN mentors about a five-year-old’s nighttime bedwetting. Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Nighttime Parenting, Routines and Schedules
Parenting a Spirited Preschooler
Our mentors offer suggestions to a parent having trouble with a preschooler who likes to run in stores has trouble getting to sleep. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Gentle Discipline, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
Gently Disciplining a Screamer, Biter
Our NPN Mentors give the parent of a one-year-old tips on how to gently handle screaming and biting. Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
